Tata Sierra Dark Edition: Tata Motors has launched the Tata Sierra Dark Edition in India, with prices starting at ₹13.99 lakh (ex-showroom). The Dark Edition features a distinctive ‘Friesian Black’ exterior, ‘Purple Chrome’ detailing, and a ‘Violet Eclipse’ interior theme. Notably, there are no mechanical changes. Let’s take a look at the details.
Price and Variants
The company has launched the Tata Sierra Dark Edition in six variants: Pure L Dark, Pure L (O) Dark, Pure+ L Dark, Adventure+ L Dark, Accomplished Dark, and Accomplished+ Dark.
For the Pure L Dark, the manual version is priced between ₹13.99 lakh and ₹15.44 lakh, while the automatic version is priced at ₹15.29 lakh. The Pure L (O) Dark ranges from ₹14.59 lakh to ₹16.04 lakh for the manual and ₹15.89 lakh to ₹17.34 lakh for the automatic.
The manual version of the Pure+ L Dark is priced between ₹15.29 lakh and ₹16.74 lakh, while the automatic version ranges from ₹16.59 lakh to ₹18.04 lakh. The Adventure+ L Dark manual ranges from ₹17.29 lakh to ₹18.49 lakh, while the automatic ranges from ₹18.59 lakh to ₹19.79 lakh.
Among the higher-end variants, the Accomplished Dark manual is priced between ₹18.29 lakh and ₹19.29 lakh, with the automatic priced at ₹20.29 lakh. Finally, the top-tier Accomplished+ Dark is priced at ₹20.59 lakh for the manual, while the automatic ranges from ₹21.29 lakh to ₹21.59 lakh.
Black Exterior
In terms of design, the most significant change in the Dark Edition is its exterior. The Sierra Dark is finished in ‘Friesian Black’ paint, giving the SUV a darker, more premium look than the standard Sierra. Additionally, ‘Purple Chrome’ elements have been added, creating a striking contrast with the black bodywork. Cabin
It is worth noting that the dark treatment extends beyond just the exterior bodywork; the theme is carried over into the cabin of the Sierra Dark Edition as well. It features an all-black leatherette upholstery paired with the ‘Violet Eclipse’ interior theme.
Purple chrome accents are visible on the dashboard and cabin trim, lending the interior a more premium and sporty feel. However, the Dark Edition does not receive any unique features; the equipment on offer remains consistent with the standard Sierra variants.
Engine Options
In terms of the powertrain, there have been no changes to the mechanical setup of the Tata Sierra Dark Edition. The SUV retains the same engine options found in the standard Sierra, including the 1.5-litre Revotron petrol, 1.5-litre Kryojet diesel, and 1.5-litre Hyperion turbo-petrol engines.
Regarding transmission, options include manual, DCA, and conventional automatic gearboxes, depending on the specific variant. Availability varies across the lineup, with the Adventure+ L Dark offering the widest range of powertrain combinations.
The Hyperion turbo-petrol engine is available with an automatic configuration in the Adventure+ L, Accomplished, and Accomplished+ variants, while the Kryojet diesel engine is offered with multiple transmission combinations.